International Institutions

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Important International institutions, agencies and fora — their structure, mandate.

Part of International Relations

2025

1. · Paper Q20 · 2025 · 15 marks · Solution

"The reform process in the United Nations remains unresolved, because of the delicate imbalance of East and West and entanglement of the USA vs. Russo-Chinese alliance." Examine and critically evaluate the East-West policy confrontations in this regard.

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2024

2. · Paper Q19 · 2024 · 15 marks · Solution

'Terrorism has become a significant threat to global peace and security.' Evaluate the effectiveness of the United Nations Security Council's Counter Terrorism Committee (CTC) and its associated bodies in addressing and mitigating this threat at the international level.

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2020

3. · Paper Q16 · 2020 · 15 marks · Solution

"The incidence and intensity of poverty are more important in determining poverty based on income alone". In this context analyze the latest United Nations Multidimensional Poverty Index Report.

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2018

4. · Paper Q19 · 2018 · 15 marks · Solution

What are the key areas of reform if the WTO has to survive in the present context of 'Trade War', especially keeping in mind the interest of India? (15).

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2017

5. · Paper Q10 · 2017 · 10 marks · Solution

What are the main functions of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)? Explain different functional commissions attached to it.

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2016

6. · Paper Q17 · 2016 · 12 marks · Solution

"The broader aims and objectives of WTO are to manage and promote international trade in the era of globalization. But the Doha round of negotiations seem doomed due to differences between the developed and the developing countries." Discuss in the Indian perspective.

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2015

7. · Paper Q18 · 2015 · 12 marks · Solution

Discuss the impediments India is facing in its pursuit of a permanent seat in UNSC.

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